I feel rather overdressed, standing under the decorative lights in my wedding finery. The wedding vows have been taken, and the bride is standing with a bag in hand, dressed in a track-suit, ready to leave for her parents’ place. I hear some whispers of enquiry – “Is there something wrong, something that should not … Continue reading Not so unusual
“Is it possible to achieve the state of nothingness in meditation?” The furrowed brow did not spell hope. “I’d prefer to call it restful awareness – just being without expectations or action.” “Why is nothingness so hyped?” “The common method of cleansing negativity, de-addiction is to replace it with something else – thoughts or habits. … Continue reading Nothingness
"Did Draupadi really not tie her hair for 13 years, till her humiliation was avenged by the Pandavas?" "It doesn’t really matter. She has picked up arms to avenge her own humiliation." "It makes sense. Why depend on those who are subject to political manipulation?" https://only100words.xyz/2019/06/13/three-line-tales-week-176/ P.S. Draupadi is the principal female character in the … Continue reading Draupadi today
The shrink often feels he should instal a wash-basin near the couch, like the dentists do. People spout so much of venom and bitterness here. I remember he pulled a gun at my mother and said ‘It’s either your daughter or your belongings’…. And my mother walked out of the house holding a three-year old … Continue reading My revenge
No. It’s not about you. That was just me - seething inside with rage at your barbed innuendos, controlling the desire to pour water on your passionate demands after a battle of stinging words and setting the breakfast table, as if nothing happened last night. I wish it was a nightmare, but it isn’t. I … Continue reading Latent heat
“How’ve you turned so dark?” “I decided to get out of me, and stop obstructing myself. Whatever remains is just beauty and light, and a path strewn with flowers.” “I can see a new face growing on you.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/11/twittering-tales-140-11-june-2019/
“This house has been deserted for more than a decade. You’ll need to clean cobwebs before any investigation takes place.” “Who waters the plants? They all look fresh.” “That is the story in local circulation. The house is believed to be haunted.” “Oh, those caring souls in there must have green fingers.” His sarcastic voice … Continue reading Myths
digital libraries bring so much at our fingertips but joy of fingers brushing accidentally on the book covers shy glances exchanged before moving away exchanging books meeting again to return those -Disappeared forever… https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/04/twittering-tales-139-4-june-2019/
“Just how could you do that, Anita? She is your flesh and blood.” “Yes, and it placed enormous responsibility on my shoulders. I couldn’t recognize this deplorable monster though she came from me.” “Yet, turning her in to the police?” “We are biologically linked, but two different individuals with different value systems. One has to … Continue reading Parenting a stranger
“Looks like this was abandoned quite some time ago … the vehicle is worn out, and the wheels have sunk deep in the mud.” Alex is in a mood for adventure, and he has found something interesting. “Look closely, you might see plants sprouting up there.” “Not sure, but I see flowers …. and (clears … Continue reading Who is in the driver’s seat?
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